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The county’s labor force, business creation and consumer spending power have been bolstered by New Americans, the report by a Washington, D.C., nonprofit says.
Friends of Acadia’s housing strategy, developed in partnership with the park, calls for a total of 130 new beds for seasonal workers at Acadia National Park and its partners.
Business owners throughout Maine have said they have jobs available but have difficulty finding qualified and trained workers.
Employees are increasingly seeking more than just a standard compensation package, writes guest columnist Chris Pyne of Unum. They want better, more creative offerings that encourage personal well-being and enhanced work-life balance.
According to Gallup, more than half of exiting employees say that in the three months before they left, neither their manager nor any other leader spoke with them about their job satisfaction or future with the organization.
The founder of Working Fields is dedicated to helping others who need a second chance after addiction, criminal convictions or other barriers. The agency assigns peer coaches to help employees succeed at their new jobs.
“Employers like BIW need to have a seat at the table with our educational partners to ensure the training provided to Mainers prepares them for the jobs of today and tomorrow,” said Bath Iron Works' president, Charles Krugh.
The Maine Career Exploration Program helps connect young people, ages 16-24, to short-term paid work experiences in a wide range of sectors across the state.
The new group will be a "confidential space to learn and ask questions," says Katie Shorey of Live + Work in Maine.
Leaders should create a positive, open and respectful environment, writes guest columnist Jayne Van Bramer, president and CEO of Sweetser. That means offering public praise but private criticism, unplugging on your vacation, not sending emails on
The 13-week program, which started last week and will run through April, is entirely virtual.
While a good deal of Mainers are "unretiring," or rejoining the workforce after at least one retirement, the pace has slowed since the pandemic.
Program director Laurie Johnson said this is the first year that female entrepreneurs will outnumber their male participants in the business accelerator program.
The three-year challenge grant "marks a pivotal moment for FocusMaine," the organization said in Thursday's announcement.
The aquaculture sector has seen an increase in women entering the field. But access to training opportunities can be a barrier for women looking to enter the industry or grow existing businesses.
New hires, promotions and achievements at Maine businesses, nonprofits and health care organizations.